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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,925.83, 68,856.35 and 17,822.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,925.83, 68,856.35 and 17,822.48 is: 26,721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,925.83 : 68,856.35 = 17,822.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,925.83/68,856.35 = 17,822.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,925.83x = 68,856.35 × 17,822.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,925.83x = 1,227,190,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,190,487.35/45,925.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.14

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